2018 Sponsors

The Labourers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) Local 837 represents 4,000 hard working men and women across Greater Hamilton-Burlington-Niagara primarily in the construction sector. LiUNA not only puts the needs of its members and their families first, but places great emphasis on the needs of the community as well. The leaders of LIUNA are committed to public causes with special emphasis on social programs, healthcare and innovation. LiUNA applauds the leading edge research and innovation provided by the Centre for Surgical Innovation and Invention (CSii) and applauds the compassion and commitment of Dr. Mehran Anvari and his team at CSii.

From creating the first sutures, to revolutionizing surgery with minimally invasive procedures, Ethicon has made significant contributions to surgery for more than 80 years. Our continuing dedication to Shape the Future of Surgery is built on our commitment to help address the world’s most pressing health care issues, and improve and save more lives. Through Ethicon’s surgical technologies and solutions including sutures, staplers, energy devices, trocars and hemostats and our commitment to treat serious medical conditions like obesity and cancer worldwide, we deliver innovation to make a life-changing impact.* Ethicon represents the products and services of Ethicon, Inc., Ethicon Endo-Surgery, LLC and certain of their affiliates.

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. The Company offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including reconstructive, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives.

The McMaster Innovation Park (MIP) is a world-class business and research park designed to foster innovation and business success.

MIP provides business with access to newly commercialized ideas and innovations from the top minds at McMaster University.

MIP is fully equipped to suit the needs of any business. Whether you need a cubicle for a startup or 100,000 sq. ft. of office and laboratory space, MIP designs, builds and leases back your ideal space.

Located in the heart of Hamilton Ontario, close to rail, air and highway access, MIP is 50+ acres of brownfield space situated within a 7 million person marketplace.

To learn more about how your company can succeed at the McMaster Innovation Park, visit www.mcmasterinnovationpark.com or contact Mark Stewart at 905-906-8505.

Committed to integrating innovative clinical care, world-leading research and outstanding educational resources, the Department of Surgery aspires to continue to be a leading Department in academic surgery nationally and internationally.

The Centre for Minimal Access Surgery continues to improve and increase the scope of clinical care available to Canadians. Already setting standards for laparoscopy in gastro-intestinal, urology and gynecology surgery, CMAS doctors are forging ahead and performing leading edge laparoscopic surgeries in orthopedics, cardiac, plastics and thoracic. CMAS is continually incorporating the latest technology into improving and expanding our role in providing modern, safe and effective laparoscopic surgery to our patients, and into teaching and mentoring for surgeons in North America and around the world. CMAS, located at St. Joseph’s Healthcare in Hamilton, ON, has successfully trained over 9,000 surgeons, fellows and residents in the last 15 years.

The Hamilton Spectator is one of Canada’s most historic and award-winning newspapers, with a daily circulation in excess of 100,000 and more than 400 employees. The Spectator- part of the Torstar group of media companies – also publishes a portfolio of related print and digital products including The Free Press, a weekly free distribution publication reaching more than 90,000 homes and thespec.com, the dominant online local news site in Hamilton.

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Hamilton, with a population of over 500,000 is one of Canada’s major cities and is one of Ontario’s most economically diverse. Our sectors of focus include: advanced manufacturing, agriculture/food processing, creative industries, clean-technology, Hamilton innovation, life sciences and transportation/goods movement.

Site Selection Magazine based in Atlanta, GA named Hamilton the ‘Top Investment City in Canada’, and the Calgary-based Real Estate Investment Network ranked Hamilton the ‘Top Location For Investment in Ontario’ in 2012 and 2013. Hamilton has also been ranked as a ‘Top North American City’ by FDI Magazine (a publication of the world-famous Financial Times) for its quality of life.

With an educated workforce, stunning natural amenities, and a diverse, resilient economy, Hamilton is a prime choice for future economic opportunity.